Defend The Ice Month
Defend the Ice Month is a partnership with the Rochester Amerks dedicated to raising awareness and support for polar bear conservation. Throughout February, fans can participate in several initiatives designed to make a difference.
Amerks fans can enjoy exclusive benefits, including $1 off admission to the Zoo by displaying their digital ticket or roster card, valid February 1st through March. Additionally, fans can receive 15% off Zoo memberships during February by using the code AMERKS25 at checkout.
Zoo fans can also take advantage of a special ticket offer for any Amerks home game throughout February. Tickets purchased through www.amerks.com/zoodiscount are available for up to 25% off, with $2 from each ticket donated to the Seneca Park Zoo and Polar Bears International. Come out to support wildlife conservation and enjoy some hockey!
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Join the Seneca Park Zoo for our annual Earth Day clean up at Durand Eastman Beach! Last year with the help of 109 volunteers we removed over 340 pounds of trash from the beach.
Please dress for the weather and bring water. We’ll provide tools, bags, and gloves, and all ages are welcome!
When: Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Durand Eastman Beach, Lot A (1342 Lakeshore Blvd, Rochester, NY 14622)
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CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F
Community CleanUps supported by
Turning Point Park Clean Up
Seneca Parks Zoos first cleanup of 2025! Join two Zoo Naturalists at Turning Point Park on March 22nd and help in the initiative to keep our waterways clean. At this cleanup we will also be tabling about the different local project we are involved in to prevent and spread awareness about plastic pollution.
Please dress for the weather and bring water. We’ll provide tools, bags, and gloves, and all ages are welcome!
When: Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Turning Point Park parking lot (260 Boxart St, Rochester, NY 14612)
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CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F
Community CleanUps supported by
Marilla's Mindful Supplies Cleanup
Join us for a virtual celebration of the 2024 Water into Words Poetry Contest. This special event on Tuesday, November 12, at 7 p.m. EST will showcase original poems inspired by the beauty, strength, and mystery of water—whether rivers, tides, rain, or waterways. Winners, honorable mentions, and esteemed judges will come together to share their water-themed creations in an inspiring evening of spoken word. Event Details:Date: Tuesday, November 12Time: 7 p.m. EST
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Community Clean-Up - Conkey Corner Park
Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools, bags, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend.
When: Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Conkey Corner Park
(92 Conkey Ave, Rochester NY, 14621)
Register here
CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F
Community CleanUps supported by
Genesee Gateway Center - Community Paddle Clean-Up 10/5/24
Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools, bags, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend.
To get out on the water for this clean up, check out the Genesee Waterways website to reserve a spot in a kayak
When: Saturday, October 5th, 2024Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Where: Genesee Gateway Center(149 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY, 14611)
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CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATIONThunder or lightning AQI of over 200 Average temperature of Under 0 degrees F Over 80 degrees F Heavy rainfall (flood warnings) Over 2” of snow on the ground Wind conditions over 40 mph. Wind chill is below -18 degrees F
Community CleanUps supported by
Seth Green Park Cleanup: ROC the Riverway
Join like-minded neighbors to help clean-up our local green spaces. You’ll be amazed at the impact a focused group can make in just a couple hours. Help us make Rochester a cleaner, greener city! Please dress for the weather and bring water to stay hydrated. Tools, bags, and gloves will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend.
When: Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Seth Green Park
(First Left Turn when you turn onto Seth Green Dr)
Register here
CONDITIONS FOR CANCELLATION
Thunder or lightning
AQI of over 200
Average temperature of
Under 0 degrees F
Over 80 degrees F
Heavy rainfall (flood warnings)
Over 2” of snow on the ground
Wind conditions over 40 mph.
Wind chill is below -18 degrees F
Community CleanUps supported by
Deaf Culture Awareness Day at the Zoo 2024
Deaf Culture Awareness Day
Join us Sunday, September 22nd as we celebrate Deaf Culture Awareness Day at the Zoo! This year we will be partnering with the Rochester School for the Deaf and RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf to provide accessible programming.
September 22 is also Elephant Awareness Day.
View the schedule of fully interpreted experiences here!
Cold Asia Awareness Weekend 2024
Join us for Cold Asia Awareness Weekend, where the chill of the Asian wilderness comes to life! Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of some of our most captivating cold-climate animals.
Our expert naturalists will be on hand to share insights into the incredible adaptations that allow Snow Leopards and Red Pandas to thrive in their frosty habitats. Meanwhile, our knowledgeable docents will guide you through the striking differences and surprising similarities between Amur and Bengal tigers.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of these magnificent creatures and their icy homes. It’s an adventure the whole family will enjoy!
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Saturday:
10:30 a.m. – Red Panda Experience
2:30 p.m. – Snow Leopard Experience
Throughout the Day – Tiger Enrichment
Sunday:
10:30 a.m. – Red Panda Experience
2:30 p.m. – Snow Leopard Experience
Throughout the Day – Tiger Enrichment
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor for Conservation Days:
Community Clean-Up - Ontario Beach Park
We have partnered with Farmhouse Table Foods for a new Sustainable Table Dinner on September 25th at 5:30 p.m. here at Seneca Park Zoo!
Celebrate harvest with an evening of seasonal food and an exploration of the way seasons and the effects of climate change impact how humans and animals eat. We’ll begin the evening with informative chats about the way Zoo animals are affected by the seasons when in their natural range, how Seneca Park Zoo provides for these daily needs, and then hear about how seasonality alters how we eat locally.
Farmhouse Table Food will provide a locally sourced four course family style menu with selections for a variety of palates and diets. Your ticket includes your after-hours access to the Zoo, a delicious menu, and a donation to the Zoo Society. Dinner begins at 6pm. Guests must be 21+, cash bar available (omnivore, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available)
For 85$ per person, you’ll be able to enjoy a welcome drink along with the following:
Farmers Market Boards of local cheeses fresh seasonable vegetables, house made hummus and dips and other locally sourced charcuterie.
Appetizers include corn fritters with lime crema, local concord grape and brie tartlet, and watermelon caprese skewers.
Family Style Dinner features salad with roasted vegetables and bread to pass, sides of roasted squash with house ricotta, pomegranate and tahini, pappardelle pasta with roasted tomatoes and corn crema, and confit garlic and herb smashed potatoes.
Protein entrees are shareable and include apple roasted chicken with house chimichurri or brined pork loin over peperonata sauce.
Dessert of assorted cobbler bars, mini whoopie pie and mousse cups.
Do good while eating well!
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